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Loveykins by renowned illustrator and former Children’s Laureate Quentin Blake is the tale of a baby bird that falls out of its nest and is discovered by spinster of the parish Angela Bowling.
Angela takes the bird home and names him Augustus--although he's more often referred to by his pet name, Loveykins. She proceeds to spoil him absolutely rotten--feeding him cakes and chocolates and taking him out for walks in a pushchair, swaddled in various jumpers and blankets to stop him catching cold. Augustus grows to mammoth proportions with all this indulgence and has to be kept in the garden shed. However, a heavy storm one night gives Augustus the opportunity to break out of his sheltered life and Nature takes over…
Blake's trademark quirky illustrative style is perfect for this gently satirical story. The facial expressions of the characters (especially Augustus's look of bliss when he’s being fed or his stunned reaction to being wrapped up like a baby) are a source of delight throughout. Suitable for ages five and upwards. --Alison Drury --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"Quentin Blake's wit is a tonic." -- "Observer"
"His books are skilful, original, exuberant and witty, and three generations of children have loved them." -- "The Times"
"From the Hardcover edition."
"His books are skilful, original, exuberant and witty, and three generations of children have loved them." -- "The Times"
"From the Hardcover edition."
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is about an old lady who loves taking care of red birds. But the bird cant stay small can it obviously it will grow bigger and fly away. In fact its so big it lives in a shed!!!This is a hilarious book thats why I like it. The big red bird is lucky it
gets treated that well he has about 2000 unhealthly bits of food a day. No
wonder its so big! It cant even sit in the shed. Georgia Year 3
gets treated that well he has about 2000 unhealthly bits of food a day. No
wonder its so big! It cant even sit in the shed. Georgia Year 3
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is about an old lady who loves taking care of red birds. But the bird cant stay small can it obviously it will grow bigger and fly away. In fact its so big it lives in a shed!!!This is a hilarious book thats why I like it. The big red bird is lucky it
gets treated that well he has about 2000 unhealthly bits of food a day. No
wonder its so big! It cant even sit in the shed. Georgia Year 3
gets treated that well he has about 2000 unhealthly bits of food a day. No
wonder its so big! It cant even sit in the shed. Georgia Year 3
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
YOU WILL BE DELIGHTED with THE WAY IT IS SET OUT.I LIKE THIS STORY BECAUSE ITS A LOVE STORY.
BY JODIE POWAZYNSKI YEAR 3
BY JODIE POWAZYNSKI YEAR 3
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